SGB Update Outdoor
Kammok Product Now Available In Select Patagonia Stores Nationwide
The 2017 Roo Hammock is now available in 11 Patagonia stores nationwide including Ventura, San Francisco, Seattle, Haleiwa, Denver, Portland, Cardiff, Boulder, Austin, Santa Monica and SoHo.
Wintersteiger North America Appoints Easyrent Specialist
Trish Morrissey most recently served as the director of operations for Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT.
Kühl Donates $25,000 To Save Our Canyons
Kühl Clothing donated $25,000 to help raise the necessary $4 million to save Bonanza Flats, a parcel of open land situated near the Brighton, Deer Valley and Park City ski resorts.
Access Fund Breaking Ground In Politics
The organization – which protects climbing areas through land acquisition, education, stewardship/conservation climbing policy and advocacy – has recently returned from Washington D.C.
Climbers, Mormon Church Partner For Little Cottonwood Canyon
The recreational lease is the result of several years of negotiations between church leaders and the local climbing community.
OluKai Launches Commemorative Hōkūle‘a Footwear Collection
Over the past three years, Hōkūle‘a navigators and crew have used the stars, sea and waves to navigate the traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe around the world to deliver their message of “Mālama Honua” (to care for Mother Earth).
Outdoor Industry Association Names Incoming Board Members
The following directors will officially take or return to their seats at the upcoming board meeting: Scott Buelter, CEO, Ascent360; Mike Joyce, president and CEO, PrimaLoft Inc.; Mark Satkiewicz, general manager, Toms.
LifeStraw Signs On As Official Filtration Partner For REI Outessa
LifeStraw will provide water and hydration filters while educating and hosting product demonstrations for nearly 1,000 women attending REI Outessa retreats this summer.
Interbike Shifts Focus Of IB Awards To Innovation
The newly named Interbike Innovation Awards will continue to showcase excellence in product, retail, and advocacy and will no longer focus on athletes and supplier performance. Products recognized will now be for the upcoming 2018 sales season instead of looking back at 2017 cycle.
Inov-8 Appoints PR Agency
Inov-8 has hired Park City-based Simbol Communications as its public relations agency of record with a focus on building its market share in the trail shoe category in the U.S.
Fischer Sports Hires Mike Hattrup As Western Territory Manager
Fischer Sports USA announced the hire of legendary skier and ski product developer, Mike Hattrup, to the position of backcountry specialist/western territory manager.
L.L.Bean To Open Its Second Wisconsin Store
L.L.Bean set plans to open its second Wisconsin store, scheduled to open next spring.
Columbia Sportswear Realigns Corporate Team
Tim Boyle, who has served as CEO since 1988, has resumed the role of president. Tom Cusick becomes EVP and COO, Franco Fogliato was promoted to EVP and Americas general manager, and Joe Boyle becomes EVP, Columbia brand president.
Buff Unveils 2017 Running Ambassadors
The performance headwear brand has added trail runners Suzanna Bon and Zach Miller to a team that already includes Anton Krupicka, Ian Sharman, Adam Kimble, Michael Wardian and Gina Lucrezi.
Leave No Trace Names Gold Standard Recreation Areas
The new Gold Standard designation is part of The Center’s Leave No Trace in Every Park initiative that recognizes outdoor spaces demonstrating the highest standard of practicing and promoting Leave No Trace ethics.
